The UAE announced today it will host the third edition of the World Local Production Forum from April 7 to 9 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), under the theme “Advancing Local Production for Health Equity, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development,” during a press conference at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE’s hosting of the Forum, a global platform to explore sustainable local production solutions to enhance healthcare systems and economic resilience, aligns with its ongoing commitment and vision to foster innovation and sustainability in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, ensuring readiness for future challenges.
During the press conference, the Host Country Agreement was signed in the presence of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Chairman of the Board of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE).
The agreement was signed by Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi, Director-General of EDE, and Dr. Yukiko Nakatani, Assistant Director-General for Access to Medicines and Health Products at the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Ahmed Al Zeyoudi affirmed that hosting the World Local Production Forum in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the World Health Organisation, reflects the UAE’s commitment to advancing global health and achieving related sustainable development goals as an influential member of the international community.
He stated that hosting such significant international events reinforces the UAE’s position as a global hub for trade and manufacturing, particularly in healthcare products and services. It also establishes the country as a destination for innovations that enhance the quality of life and as a gateway for facilitating foreign direct investment in the health sector.-TIN Bureau